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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mills River, NC

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Mills River is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 26 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mills River, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mills River is about $4,485, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 362 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mills River, NC

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Photo of Trinity View Retirement Community
44 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Trinity View was excellent for my mom. They gave her community and helped back to such a stable state that we were able to bring her home with us. The staff is incredible and so friendly. I would definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Brookdale Asheville Overlook
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22 Floor plans available
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Overall very happy with staff and facility. Treated my father like he was family! I would recommend to others, very caring environment for your family member.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A Nature Lover’s DreamTucked amidst the natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, it’s no surprise the new neighbors at your assisted living community are eager to adventure in the great outdoors. You’ll feel right at home as you soak up the sunshine and scenic views on the expansive...
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Photo of Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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That is was full memory care specializing in activities that help maintain some life for the residents. I would recommend to others
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Every senior deserves an exceptional retirement experience no matter where they are on life’s journey. Here at our memory care community in Asheville, North Carolina, your loved one can enjoy a rich and fulfilling life surrounded by a compassionate care team that works day and night to make sure...
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Photo of Heritage Hills Senior Living
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77 Floor plans available
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All of the living units are in one story, detached homes. There are no high-rise apartments. The feeling is that of a little village rather than a big facility. The activities are impressive, despite having...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
About the facilityHeritage Hills Senior LivingFind peaceful retirement options in Heritage Hills’ tucked-away community surrounded by dense tree lines. This neighborhood community offers independent living and memory care in Hendersonville, North Carolina, and rows of single-family homes...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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Most of the staff and facility are wonderful. There are some things that fall through the cracks like having any medical staff at the facility on a regular basis. The activity staff is the best ever and they...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park is located at the southern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains and was incorporated on October 2004. This Navion Senior Solutions facility offers both Independent and Assisted living, Carolina Reserve of Laurel Park offers the wonderful services that have made us the...
Photo of Carolina Reserve of Hendersonville
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77 Floor plans available
8.6
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There simply are no words that are adequate to give Carolina Reserve at Hendersonville enough credit for all they have done for our mother in her last years. The staff has been so patient, kind and lovely to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Why opt for nursing home care when your needs can be met at our beautiful assisted living community in Western North Carolina? At Carolina Reserve, we accept a higher level of care than most realize – and our residents age in place without the need to move to a skilled nursing facility in the...
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Staff is very kind however weekends tends to be understaffed. Any concerns I've had are addressed easily. Rooms are nice and food is plentiful. Staff seems to know residents and treat them with respect.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Just 30 minutes from Asheville, in the footprint of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Terrabella Hendersonville offers residents a warm, relaxing living environment near beautiful views, historic sites, shopping, dining and medical services. Senior residents enjoy our assisted living...
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Photo of Heather Glen Assisted Living
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11 Floor plan available
6.3
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I would recommend it for a family style type of living. I liked it because it was small and similar to how my mom's personality is. I really like the staff
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Cherry Springs Village
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The entry process was smooth and easy. The Executive Director, the Business Manager, and the Head Nurse were superb and each answered all of our questions with a smile and get it done attirude. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cherry Springs Village is an assisted living community located in Hendersonville, NC. Hendersonville is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is the perfect mountain getaway. Cherry Springs Village combines the comforts of home with security of knowing there's always a helping hand. It's a...
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My loved one is a resident at this facility and it has been great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I recently went to The oaks At Sweeten Creek for my rehabilitation after an extended stay at the hospital. The Staff at this facility work really hard to provided services to all of the patients. I was...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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After being very unhappy and even concerned about the care of my loved one at some fancy facility, I started a search for a safer home. One that cared for the residents more than their profit line. My...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mountain View Assisted Living is located in the beautiful city of Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina. Our scenic community is located on top of a hilltop, surrounded by beautiful mountains, overlooking a large, green horse pasture. The lovely scenery makes it the perfect place to...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of nursing homes in Mills River, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mills River is $4,485 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maggie Valley, NC with an average of $3,188 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mills River, NC, vs. nearby cities

Mills River, NC
$4,485/mo
$4,583/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mills River, NC, vs. state and national averages

Mills River, NC
$4,485/mo
U.S. national average
$4,982/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mills River, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,646/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,485/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mills River, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,019/mo
Studio
$6,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,747/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,110/mo

Senior living costs in Mills River vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mills River, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMills River, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,485/mo$4,603/mo$4,982/mo
Assisted Living$4,227/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,646/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living$3,606/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Nursing Homes
Mills River, NC:$4,485/mo
North Carolina:$4,603/mo
U.S.:$4,982/mo
Assisted Living
Mills River, NC:$4,227/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Mills River, NC:$5,646/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Mills River, NC:$3,606/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mills River, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Mills River and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Mills River, NCNC stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Mills River, NC

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mills River have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mills River, NC$5,865/mo$5,999/mo-2.2%
North Carolina$5,910/mo$5,456/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Mills River, NC
2024 average cost:$5,865/mo
2023 average cost:$5,999/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$5,910/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Mills River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mills River

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Arbor Terrace of Asheville

5.0
We've been so pleased with Arbor Terrace. Mom is thriving in memory care there. Highly recommend! We picked this community because the facility was beautifully decorated and appointed, and we were very impressed with the staff. There is a large , well landscaped outdoor garden which was ...
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Cedar Mountain House in Brevard, NC

5.0
My sister and I absolutely love all the staff at Cedar Mountain House. They are always very friendly and welcoming and take excellent care of our Mom. We were very thankful to find a place for her after her fall. She has Alzheimer’s and think she has always lived there and they are her lifelong ...
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Mills River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mills River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mills River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Mills River nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Mills River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mills River nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Mills River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mills River, NCNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mills River nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mills River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mills River, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mills River nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mills River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mills River, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mills River nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Mills River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.4%
0.4%
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Trinity View Retirement Community, Brookdale Asheville Overlook and Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mills River, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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